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What these practice tests cover
You get two complete sets of the four GED subject tests: 8 tests in all, with about 322 scored questions plus two extended responses. Each one is full-length: about the real question count, at the real time limit. Test 2 follows the same structure as Test 1 with all-new passages, graphics, and questions.
| Subject | Questions per test | Time | What you'll see |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math | 46 | 12 + 100 min | 5 no-calculator questions, then 41 with the calculator and formula sheet |
| RLA | 46 + essay | 35 + 45 + 60 min | Articles, workplace documents, a historical speech, stories, drop-down editing, and a full extended response |
| Science | 34 | 90 min | Life, physical, and Earth and space science, built on experiments, tables, and graphs |
| Social Studies | 35 | 70 min | Civics, history, economics, and geography, with founding documents, speeches, graphs, tables, and a map |
The real Math test gives you 115 minutes for both parts, including a short break, so we split the question time between the parts. RLA's 150 minutes include a 10-minute break between Parts 2 and 3.
Formats match the real test: multiple choice, typed answers, and drop-down menus, with check boxes or a sorting grid standing in for drag-and-drop.
How to use it
Exam mode is timed and holds the answers until the end. Use it for an honest read on where you stand. Practice mode shows each answer and explanation as you go, which is better when you're learning a topic.
For a realistic run, do one subject per sitting and block off the full time: about 2 hours for Math, 2½ for RLA, 90 minutes for Science, and 70 for Social Studies. Don't pause the clock, take the 10-minute RLA break before Part 3, and type your essay in the box, not on paper.
Two tests per subject let you measure progress: take Test 1 in exam mode as your baseline, study your weak areas, then take Test 2 the same way. Every Test 2 question is new, so a higher score isn't just remembered answers.
How the real GED is scored (and how this test reports)
The real GED reports each subject on a 100–200 scale, and you need 145 to pass. That score is converted from your raw points on your test form, so there's no fixed percent-correct cutoff to apply here.
Instead, each practice test reports your percent correct, broken down by content area. Treat it as a diagnostic, not a score prediction. Score each RLA extended response yourself with the checklist, which covers the three things GED scorers look for: argument and use of evidence, development and organization, and clarity and command of standard English.
What to do after you finish
Start with your weakest content area. Read every explanation, even the ones for questions you got right. Then:
- Math misses: work through the GED Math guide
- Reading, editing, or essay misses: go to the GED RLA guide
- Want more practice tests: see our GED prep book picks
When you're getting most of a subject right, take the official GED Ready test for it. A green result means you're likely to pass, and online testing requires it. For the big picture, see the complete GED guide.
Official GED practice resources
Official practice lives on GED.com. The free GED preview tests are about a quarter the length of the real exam, cover all four subjects, include answer explanations, and are also available in Spanish. GED Ready, the paid official practice test, is timed and half the length of the real test, and it tells you whether you're likely to pass. Preparing for more than one exam? See all our free practice tests.
Sample questions
5 questions from this practice test, with answers and explanations. Take the full test above for timing, scoring and your weakest domains.
A jacket's regular price is $84. It is on sale for 25% off, and 6% sales tax is charged on the sale price. What is the total cost of the jacket?
- A. $22.26
- B. $63.00
- C. $68.04
- D. $66.78
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Take the discount first: 25% off means you pay 75%, so 0.75 × $84 = $63.00. Then add 6% tax on that sale price: 1.06 × $63.00 = $66.78.
$68.04 is the trap: it adds tax on the original $84 (6% of $84 = $5.04) instead of on the sale price. $63.00 forgets the tax entirely, and $22.26 is the discount amount with tax added, not the price.
A line passes through the points (2, 5) and (6, −3). Select the values that complete the equation of the line.
y = 1x + 2
- Blank 1: −2 / −1/2 / 1/2 / 2
- Blank 2: −15 / 1 / 6 / 9
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Slope: m = (−3 − 5) ÷ (6 − 2) = −8 ÷ 4 = −2. Intercept: plug in (2, 5): 5 = −2(2) + b, so 5 = −4 + b and b = 9. The equation is y = −2x + 9. Check with the other point: −2(6) + 9 = −3. ✓
Choosing −1/2 means you divided the change in x by the change in y; slope is rise over run. Choosing 2 means you dropped the negative sign, and then the intercept comes out as 1 or −15 depending on which point you used.
In pea plants, the allele for purple flowers (P) is dominant over the allele for white flowers (p). Two plants with the genotype Pp are crossed. What percentage of their offspring would be expected to have white flowers?
- A. 0%
- B. 25%
- C. 50%
- D. 75%
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A Punnett square for Pp × Pp gives four equally likely combinations: PP, Pp, Pp, and pp. Only pp has no dominant allele, so only 1 of 4, or 25%, is expected to be white.
75% is the percentage with purple flowers. 50% is the share that are heterozygous (Pp), not white.
A metal block has a mass of 54 grams and a volume of 20 cubic centimeters. What is the density of the block, in grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm3)?
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Density = mass ÷ volume = 54 g ÷ 20 cm3 = 2.7 g/cm3.
If you got about 0.37, you divided volume by mass. Let the units guide you: “grams per cubic centimeter” means grams on top, cubic centimeters on the bottom.
Congress passes a bill, and the president vetoes it. What must happen for the bill to become law anyway?
- A. A two-thirds vote in both the House and the Senate overrides the veto.
- B. A simple majority of the House votes to pass the bill again.
- C. The Supreme Court declares the veto unconstitutional.
- D. Three-fourths of the state legislatures approve the bill.
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Article I of the Constitution lets Congress override a veto with a two-thirds vote in each chamber. It’s a check the legislative branch holds on the executive.
A simple majority is what it takes to pass the bill the first time, not to override a veto. Three-fourths of the states is part of the process for ratifying a constitutional amendment, which is a different thing entirely.
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ReadFrequently asked questions
Are these GED practice tests free?
Yes. All eight tests, every explanation, and both extended response checklists are free, with no account required.
How close are these tests to the real GED?
Close. Each test matches the real time limit and the commonly cited question count, with GED formats, content areas, and structure. The questions are original, written in the GED's style, so they aren't official GED items.
How many questions are on the real GED?
GED.com's subject pages don't list question counts, and counts can vary by form. Commonly cited figures, including in state GED materials, are about 46 for Math, about 46 plus the essay for RLA, about 34 for Science, and about 35 for Social Studies. Time limits are fixed: 115, 150, 90, and 70 minutes.
What practice score means I’m ready for the GED?
No practice percentage maps exactly to a 145. The best readiness check is the official GED Ready test: a result of 145 or higher is "likely to pass," 134–144 is "too close to call," and below that means more prep time.
Can I use a calculator on these practice tests?
Yes, on Math Part 2, Science, and Social Studies, which is where the real GED provides an on-screen calculator. Math Part 1 is no-calculator, just like the real test.
Sources & official links
- GED.com — Test subjectsged.com
- GED.com — Test scoresged.com